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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Substance and process addiction
About Nicole
MO Psychologist Nicole Hofman, PhD, has 13 years of clinical experience supporting people in Missouri with depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions. She focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques and coaching to help clients manage difficult feelings and regain everyday functioning.
Nicole uses approaches described as evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, substance use problems, and post-traumatic stress. She works with people coping with co-morbidity, control issues, and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive exercise. Her practice also addresses first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and women’s issues when they relate to the primary clinical areas.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, symptom reduction, and actionable skills. Clients collaborate on what to work on and leave with steps they can try between meetings. Nicole also helps people sort through guilt, shame, and family problems that complicate recovery or treatment.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with mood disorders and substance use difficulties. She brings experience helping people with seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and life-purpose questions alongside trauma-focused concerns. Her clinical work spans assessment, short-term problem-focused work, and longer-term support when needed.
Nicole sees therapy as a team effort where practical strategies meet personal values. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary by location. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site booking flow to schedule an initial appointment.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques refer to methods shown by research to help with problems like anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. In practice this means focusing on clear goals, learning skills to manage symptoms, and using structured approaches to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.For trauma-related concerns, an evidence-based approach typically involves careful, paced work to process upsetting memories and reduce their impact on current life. For addictions and compulsive behaviors, the approach centers on identifying triggers, building coping skills, and developing alternative routines that support recovery.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they set targets, try techniques, and adjust the plan if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for more flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Different formats can also suit different needs - for example, phone sessions can be useful when a shorter check-in is needed, while video sessions allow for more interactive skills coaching.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions. Additional focuses include mood disorders, process addictions, and issues around guilt and shame.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, goal-focused style. Sessions emphasize practical skills and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes work with mood disorders and substance use difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Missouri Psychologist, credential MO Psychologist 2015005498, practicing in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.